Medicinal

Indian sage is commonly used within its native range to treat a wide range of disorders. Considerable research has been carried out into the plant and a range of medically active compounds have been demonstrated[

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The essential oil has demonstrated antimicrobial activity under laboratory conditions on the growth of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, the pathogenic fungi Microsporium gypseum and Candida albicans, as well as of the non-pathogenic Pithium ultimum and Xanthomonas campestris[

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The roots contain pterocaptriol, plucheoside C, D1, D2 and D3 and E, plucheol A and B, hop-17(21)-en-3'BETA'-yl acetate and boehmeryl acetate.
A methanol extract of the roots was tested in various models of inflammations and ulcers in vivo[

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The methanol extract of the roots was also screened for activity against the venom of the snake Vipera russellii, where it was found to significantly reduce venom-induced lethality and haemorrhagic activity[

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Externally the leaves are used to relieve skin diseases, whilst the fresh leaves are applied to cure haemorrhoids. The powdered leaves, mixed with beeswax and castor oil, are applied in bandaging closed fractures[